Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
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Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Greyish-white
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sour, Sweet
Origin
Iraq
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Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil pH
8-105.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Humid
Facts about
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
In Alcoholic Beverages
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Egypt
Thailand
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
India
Singapore
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
Thailand